Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $300 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $499
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (67/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $499 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 123.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (88/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.